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Strategic Diversity “Sharpening the HR Edge”

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Page 1: Strategic Diversity “Sharpening the HR Edge”. Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR Professor, Human Resource Management Tarleton State University--Central Texas Killeen,

Strategic DiversityStrategic Diversity“Sharpening the HR Edge”“Sharpening the HR Edge”

Page 2: Strategic Diversity “Sharpening the HR Edge”. Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR Professor, Human Resource Management Tarleton State University--Central Texas Killeen,

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHRProfessor, Human Resource ManagementTarleton State University--Central Texas

Killeen, Texas

Texas State Council Mini-District 8 2006 Annual Diversity Conference

Waco, Texas

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHRProfessor, Human Resource ManagementTarleton State University--Central Texas

Killeen, Texas

Texas State Council Mini-District 8 2006 Annual Diversity Conference

Waco, Texas

Strategic DiversityStrategic Diversity

“Sharpening the HR Edge”

“Sharpening the HR Edge”

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HRM: A Complex Practice

HRM: A Complex Practice

HR Practice

Social Pressure Managers

Employees

Customers

Organizational Ethics

Policies

Reward Systems

Government Requirements

Laws

Standards

Personal Ethics Goals

Values

Beliefs

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Sharpening the “HR EDGE”

Sharpening the “HR EDGE”

Throughout Texas, SHRM chapters and Texas State Council members focus their collective

energy toSharpen the HR EDGE by: 

Educating communities,Developing leaders,Growing chapter membership, and Empowering success.

Visit the Texas State Council Web site at http://www.tsc-shrm.org/

Throughout Texas, SHRM chapters and Texas State Council members focus their collective

energy toSharpen the HR EDGE by: 

Educating communities,Developing leaders,Growing chapter membership, and Empowering success.

Visit the Texas State Council Web site at http://www.tsc-shrm.org/

Educating communities,Developing leaders,Growing chapter membership,

and Empowering success.

Educating communities,Developing leaders,Growing chapter membership,

and Empowering success.

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Management RolesManagement Roles Strategic

Mission, Vision, Values TOWS [SWOT] Goals and Objectives

Administrative Policies and Procedures Benefits and Services Reporting (production, EEO/AA,

etc.)

Operational Production Marketing Finance and Accounting HRM (staffing, compensation,

training, labor relations, safety and security)

Strategic Mission, Vision, Values TOWS [SWOT] Goals and Objectives

Administrative Policies and Procedures Benefits and Services Reporting (production, EEO/AA,

etc.)

Operational Production Marketing Finance and Accounting HRM (staffing, compensation,

training, labor relations, safety and security)

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HRM StrategyHRM Strategy

Strategic Issues Workforce trends, Community development, Organizational restructuring

Balanced Scorecard Standards Metrics Measurements

Strategic Issues Workforce trends, Community development, Organizational restructuring

Balanced Scorecard Standards Metrics Measurements

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MGMT 2006 = (V3 + C3)(E3)MGMT 2006 = (V3 + C3)(E3)

Volume Velocity Values

Circumstances Complexity Consequences

Environment Ethics Standards Expectations

Volume Velocity Values

Circumstances Complexity Consequences

Environment Ethics Standards Expectations

V3 =

C3 =

E3 =

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Diversity development is not just another “hat to wear.”

It’s about understanding and appreciating people as individuals.

I have no desire for another hat!

“My work is diverse enough!”

“My work is diverse enough!”

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It is a philosophy, deeply centered in the U.S.

Constitution and in American history.

It’s all about

“We the people...”

Diversity Is “US”Diversity Is “US”

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Diversity Development Programs

Diversity

Understanding

Diversity

Management

Diversity

Appreciation

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Diversity DevelopsDiversity Develops

It’s actually much more than dealing

with diversity in your organization;

diversity is about engaging people, embracing new

perspectives, and improving

productivity.

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Diversity DevelopsPerformance

Diversity DevelopsPerformance

●How do you define individual performance?

●What individual characteristics lead to high performance levels in your organization?

●How do you define individual performance?

●What individual characteristics lead to high performance levels in your organization?

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AdaptivePerformance

AdaptivePerformance

1. Handling emergencies or crisis situations

2. Managing work-related stress

3. Solving problems creatively

1. Handling emergencies or crisis situations

2. Managing work-related stress

3. Solving problems creatively

Pulakos, E. D., & Arad, S. (2000), Adaptability in the workplace: Development of a taxonomy of adaptive performance. Journal of Applied Psychology 83(4), 612-624.

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Adaptive Performance

Adaptive Performance

Pulakos, E. D., & Arad, S. (2000), Adaptability in the workplace: Development of a taxonomy of adaptive performance. Journal of Applied Psychology 83(4), 612-624.

4. Dealing with uncertainty

5. Learning new work-related tasks and procedures

6. Demonstrating interpersonal flexibility and open-mindedness

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Adaptive Performance

Adaptive Performance

7. Understanding and integrating into other groups, organizations, or cultures

8. Adjusting to challenging physical environments

7. Understanding and integrating into other groups, organizations, or cultures

8. Adjusting to challenging physical environments

Pulakos, E. D., & Arad, S. (2000), Adaptability in the workplace: Development of a taxonomy of adaptive performance. Journal of Applied Psychology 83(4), 612-624.

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Diversity Development

Programs

Diversity

Understanding

Diversity

Management

Diversity

Appreciation

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Research Says…Research Says…

How people are similar and different is important to effective interaction.

Effective interaction involves interrelated cognitive, behavioral and affective components.

How people are similar and different is important to effective interaction.

Effective interaction involves interrelated cognitive, behavioral and affective components.

Miville, M. L. Gelso, C. J., Pannu, R., Liu, W., Touradji, P., Holloway, P., Fuertes, J. (1999). Appreciating simialrities and valuing differences: The Miville-Guzman Universality-diversity scale. Journal of Counseling Psychology 46(3), 291-307.

“Universal Diverse Orientation”

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DiversityUnderstandingUnderstanding

Ethnocentrism

Backlash

Administrative Justice

Culture

ProceduralJusticeBias

Prejudice

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DiversityUnderstanding

Education

Economics

Communication Styles

Personality

Emotional Stability

Talents

Values

SocialSkills

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Diversity Development

Diversity

Understanding

Diversity

Management

Diversity

Appreciation

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Diversity Appreciation

• Build productive multi-cultural and, at times, multi-tasked work groups & teams

• Tap full potential of every employee

• Manage conflicts efficiently & effectively

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Diversity Development Programs

Diversity

Understanding

Diversity

Management

Diversity

Appreciation

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Diversity Management

Procedural Justice Perceived fairness of the

processes and procedures used to make decisions about employees

Administrative Justice Perceived fairness in the

manner in which policies are applied to individuals.

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Focus on the organization’s mission and vision

Direct activities at building new products, services and markets

Focus on the organization’s mission and vision

Direct activities at building new products, services and markets

Diversity Management

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Executive Commitment

Management Development

Work Team Training and Development

Diversity Management

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Create Decision-making Synergy

Develop flexible work teams.

Turn every “mistake” into a “learning opportunity.”

Set realistic work loads and schedules.

Create a sense of belonging and ownership.

Diversity Management

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Create Decision-making Synergy

Managers who direct outcomes maintain a 46% plans success rate.

Managers who involve

others in decision-making have a 60% plans success rate.

“Making Tough Decisions” (Jossey-Bass)

Diversity Management

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• Set reasonable policies.

• Be fair and consistent in making decisions.

• Show respect for all organizational members.

• Lead and delegate effectively.

Diversity Management

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It can feel like a balancing act!It can feel like a balancing act!

Managers must frame their decision approach within a set of questions related to: Personal values

Organizational standards

[values and practices]

Professional codes and Legal issues.

Managers must frame their decision approach within a set of questions related to: Personal values

Organizational standards

[values and practices]

Professional codes and Legal issues.

Diversity Management

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Diversity, EEO & EthicsDiversity, EEO & Ethics

EthicalProfessional

Practices

Technical

Proficiency

Strategic

Awareness

Conscious

Integrity

Organizational

Understanding

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Know Yourself First

Know Yourself First

Understand your personal foundation and biases

Know your strengths

Know your weaknesses

Understand your personal foundation and biases

Know your strengths

Know your weaknesses

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EmbraceOrganizational Values

EmbraceOrganizational Values

What is right and wrong?

What is good and bad?

What does the organization believe in?

How should we behave?

What is right and wrong?

What is good and bad?

What does the organization believe in?

How should we behave?

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PracticeOrganizational Values

PracticeOrganizational Values

Administrative justice

Procedural justice

Administrative justice

Procedural justice

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FollowCodes and Standards

FollowCodes and Standards

Promote fairness and equitable treatment

Promote goodwill Maintain loyalty Uphold fiduciary

duties Uphold laws

Promote fairness and equitable treatment

Promote goodwill Maintain loyalty Uphold fiduciary

duties Uphold laws

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Equal EmploymentOpportunity

AffirmativeAction

From a Legal Perspective...

Diversity Management

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EEO / AA Response to legal,

moral, social responsibilities

Focused on collaboration and opportunities

“Facial neutrality” centered (EEOC)

Involves everyone Proactive

Response to legal, moral, social responsibilities

Focused on problems, issues, and differences

Compliance/report-centered (OFCCP)

Involves a few Reactive

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Understand Legal Issues

Understand Legal Issues

Laws are written to help balance the rights of one individual or group with those of another.

Laws are written to help balance the rights of one individual or group with those of another.

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Remember:We are Not the HR Police!

Remember:We are Not the HR Police!

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Diversity & EEO Success

Philosophical foundations must be linked to organizational goals and supported by top management

Initiatives must be taken to advance value-added business components

Organizational climate must allow diversity to become a vehicle for capturing innovation and continuous performance improvement

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Diversity & EEO Success

Ignite Executive Commitment

~~~> Develop a diversity

plan; show tangible and visible action.

> Request resource priority.

> Provide business case.

> Tap into community support organizations.

• Align with organization’s purpose

• Tie rewards to diversity and EEO performance

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Diversity & EEO Success

• Embrace diversity and learning as a way of successful organizational life.

• Strive for continuous organizational improvements.

• Recognize that change will happen, but it takes time.

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Thank you for participating

in today’s session.

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Contact Information

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHRProfessor, Human Resource ManagementManagement, Marketing & Admin SystemsCollege of BusinessTarleton State University—Central Texas1901 S. Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76549

2004-2006 Texas State Council College Rel. Co-director 2004-2006 Texas State Council HR Games Director

2004-2006 SHRM National HR Games Taskforce

2004 SHRM SW Central Region HR Games Director

2003 SHRM National College Relations Committee

2003 SHRM Area IV College Relations Director

2003 Central Texas HRMA Chapter President

2002 HR Southwest Conference Educator of the Year

1992 Texas Human Resource Educator Award

Phone: (254) 519-5444Fax: (254) 519-5490 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tarleton.edu/~blyon